DSCN1383, originally uploaded by Beads by Ingrid. Adding a bit of copper netting gave this bead some distinction and adding some other colours

DSCN1400Classic bead, originally uploaded by Beads by Ingrid. Herewith a detailed bead using several different techniques.

Encased floral, originally uploaded by Beads by Ingrid. Using violet glass to accent the flowers

Encased floral using Silver Plum, originally uploaded by Beads by Ingrid. I decided to see how the silver plum would look on this floral – not too sure it goes down well.

Twistie encased bead, originally uploaded by Beads by Ingrid. I love seeing how the glass forms its own patterns with a bit of heat and twirl.

encased floral, originally uploaded by Beads by Ingrid. I used light green base – added avine stringer and then added my floral with 4 layers of glass.

This last weekend we visited Montagu to visit relatives. On the way back we drove via Robertson to Worcester as I wanted to visit the Glass Studio there.I was hoping to see David Reade or Lorna but they were on a family outing. However I got to see his glass bowls etc. Beside the road …

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